Sports bars in Dublin
There's a specific kind of joy in watching a big game shoulder to shoulder with strangers who instantly become friends when your team scores. Dublin has 24 sports bars where you can do exactly that. Below are the real spots — names, addresses, what kind of place each one is — plus how to pick the right one for game day. Names you'll see below include The Back Page, The Old Stand, Buskers On The Ball, and 21 more across town.
The sports bars scene in Dublin
We indexed 24 sports bars in Dublin. The scene leans Pub, Beer Garden and Arcade. You'll find them in Lucan, Dublin 1, Ballymun - Whitehall. The Back Page (Sports Bar, Arcade) on 199 Phibsborough Road. The Old Stand (Sports Bar) on 37 Exchequer St. Buskers On The Ball (Sports Bar) on 13-17 Fleet St.
Sports bars in Dublin
The Back Page
A arcade and pub spot 2.0 km from central Dublin.
The Old Stand
A sports bar 1.1 km from central Dublin.
Buskers On The Ball
A sports bar 0.8 km from central Dublin.
Woolshed Baa & Grill
A sports bar 1.3 km from central Dublin.
The Living Room
A pub and beer garden spot 0.9 km from central Dublin.
The 51 Bar
A pub spot 1.5 km from central Dublin.
MRSC HQ @ The River Bar
A sports bar 0.7 km from central Dublin.
Panama
A sports bar 0.8 km from central Dublin.
Premium Level Bar
A sports bar 1.4 km from central Dublin.
Hogan Stand
A sports bar 1.4 km from central Dublin.
The Laighain Out Bar @ The RDS
A sports bar 2.7 km from central Dublin.
Whitehall Colmcille GAA Club
A sports bar 3.6 km from central Dublin.
Killester Club
A sports bar 6.6 km from central Dublin.
Fillies Bar & Restaurant
A burger joint and café spot 9.7 km from central Dublin.
The Magic Carpet Pub
A beer garden and music venue spot 10.4 km from central Dublin.
How to pick a sports bar in Dublin
Screens beat everything.
Count the TVs before you count the taps. A good sports bar has sightlines from every seat — if you have to crane your neck, keep walking.
Sound matters for big games.
Playoff games and finals deserve a bar that turns the sound on. Call ahead if the game matters to you; the best bars advertise which matches they're showing.
Arrive early for the big ones.
Championship games, derbies and rivalry matches fill sports bars an hour before kickoff. The regulars know this. Now you do too.
Food is part of the deal.
Wings, nachos, burgers — sports-bar food is its own cuisine. Kitchens get slammed at halftime, so order before the break.
Common questions
What is the best sports bar in Dublin?
The honest answer depends on your team and your vibe — some bars are built for football crowds, others for hockey or basketball nights. The listings above show you every option with its address so you can pick by neighborhood and style.
Do sports bars in Dublin show live games with sound?
Most do for major matches, but policies vary by venue and by game. If sound matters, call the bar ahead of time — especially for finals and rivalry games.
Are sports bars in Dublin family-friendly?
Many are restaurants first and bars second, especially earlier in the day. Evenings and big fight nights skew adult. When in doubt, go before 7pm.
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